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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience

Highlights

Become part of the reforestation project and plant a native tree or shrub
Enjoy a Ploughman’s Platter made up of local and homegrown produce
Learn about native wildlife and conservation in New Zealand
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the legendary 1912 Steamship, TSS Earnslaw
Explore our Restaurant Garden and watch produce go from garden to plate.

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, with a colonial homestead and beautiful lakeside gardens, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to immerse yourself in nature and learn more about conservation throughout New Zealand.

Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu onboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw Vessel (launched in 1912). You will be greeted by our rural hosts holding an Eco Tour sign upon disembarking the express vessel. Our fantastic team will welcome you, and give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants.

You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery. As a visitor and contributor, you will learn about the removal of wilding pines and the importance of planting natives into the area to bring back bird life, create habitats and develop natural vistas

Finish off the experience with a walk to the rustic Walter Peak buildings for a delicious light meal made up of homegrown and local produce. Stroll through the lakeside gardens before you cruise back across Lake Whakatipu onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw.

Adult $149.00

Child $75.00 (5-17)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years)

What's included

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak (and return)
Delicious rustic meal made up of homegrown and local produce
Tree or shrub to plant
Local rural host and horticulturist guide

Duration

Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf
88 Beach Street
Queenstown 9300
New Zealand

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Please note your fantastic rural hosts will be holding an Eco Tour sign at Walter Peak, just look out for them when disembarking the TSS Earnslaw vessel.

Available Bookings from 12 Feb to 25 Feb 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Adult$149.00
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Adult$149.00
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Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
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Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
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Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$149.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience

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Claire Reid from United Kingdom wrote on 31 January 2025

Great trip

Great boat ride, nice staff delicious lunch and we planted a tree.

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Isabelle Grove from United Kingdom wrote on 27 January 2025

Walter Peak visit

A wonderful experience on a truly iconic vessel across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak farmstead . Met with knowledgeable staff who take such pride in their achievements. Wonderful afternoon tea full of produce from the farm . Really enjoyed the whole trip ….mot to be missed

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arman from Australia wrote on 17 January 2025

Great cruise

Great cruise if you don't want to hustle for the perfect spot. Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing experience. Love you kiwis....

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Hye from New Zealand wrote on 04 February 2025

Good place to go

Enjoyed half day trip. It was my ²ND trip there. Definitely nice place and good morning tea. But too short to look around, no free time to look around , follow the guider in the farm. It will be nice to have own time to look around the place. The steam boat, used to have piano and the men played song all different countries folk song, nothing there. I missed it .

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Thomas Oosterveld from Netherlands wrote on 16 January 2025

Eco experience TSS Earnslaw

It is a very nice ship. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was an enjoyable experience with a great hightea, fruitgarden and you could plant a tree of your choosing. We both enjoyed it a lot!

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